I love everything about the Fall in the North Georgia Mountains. Fall brings autumn foliage, apple pickin’ and festivals that compliment the beautiful mountain views. These gorgeous mountain towns such as Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Blairsville, Murphy and Helen offer apple/seasonal fruit picking, horseback riding, boating, hiking, fishing, rodeos, tubing, festivals and so much more! Ellijay…
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Corn Mazes Around and About Alpharetta
Corn mazes are a fall tradition for many families in the Atlanta area. Corn mazes usually have a unique design to explore and follow (or get lost in) the many trails! Some even have haunted mazes for the teens! Here is the list we have compiled for some not too far away mazes to visit…
Awesome Pumpkin Patches Around and About Alpharetta
FALL and Pumpkins go hand in hand!! It seems summer went by so fast and before we know it the Holidays will be here. But for now we have plenty of time to savor all the things that make the Fall season so special. Whether it is driving to North Georgia to see the changing…
Free and Fun Library Events for the Kiddos Around and About Alpharetta
Fulton County Library System Expands Curbside Pickup Hours and Adds Six New Locations Beginning Monday, August 17, 2020, the Fulton County Library System will expand hours for curbside pickup services, allowing patrons more time and flexibility to pick up and return library books and materials to their local library. In addition to the expanded hours,…
Farmers Markets Around and About Alpharetta 2020
Farmers Markets are a fun excursion for the family or just yourself to pick up local produce, flowers, jams and more. Check to see if they are open before you go and what restrictions are in place. If you are looking to buy organic food and products, many of the farmers markets sell organic fruits…
A-Z Things to Do Around and About Alpharetta
From A-Z, AlpharettaMoms.Org keeps you updated weekly on fun family things to do! Bunches of information in one place to make our lives a little easier! This article looks much different than in the past with many places not open yet or re-opening with social distancing measures in place. I have updated the venues with…
Atlanta Blueberry Picking Spots Plus Delicious Recipes
June and July are fun months for Blueberry picking at farms throughout Georgia. Below are several farms that offer U-picks where you can bring the family and pick your own blueberries. “Studies show that blueberries may reduce belly fat and risk of cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. According to WomensFitness.net, “Blueberries have the highest antioxidant…
Strawberry Picking thru June Around and About Alpharetta
Strawberry picking looks very different this year but all farms that are open have very specific precautions for your safety. Strawberry picking can be a fun tradition that is healthy and entertaining for the whole family! Strawberry picking is usually best from Mid April thru early June in Georgia. Here is a listing of some…
Valentine’s Day: History, Craft Ideas and More
Valentine’s Day or Feast of Saint Valentine is observed every February 14th fixed by the Western Christian Churches. When I think of Valentine’s Day, I think of love, friendship, roses, chocolate, jewelry, cards and kids crafts. As a young girl, I remember taking a red plastic basket to school to exchange Valentine cards. My parents…
Family Memory Making Over the Holidays
The holidays offer that special time of the year to celebrate or create family traditions and memories that last a lifetime. Memories can be made by simple gestures or going to an annual event, baking, decorating together, making crafts and homemade gifts to so much more. A family memory that always brings a smile to…
Ice Skating Around and About Alpharetta
Create and capture fun, memorable moments with your family at ice skating rinks around and about Alpharetta. AlpharettaMoms.Org keeps you in the know with our list of rinks to take the family and friends. We may be in the South but there is no shortage of ice rinks for winter fun!! Two new rinks this…
Experience Stone Mountain Christmas and Snow Mountain this Holiday Season
Stone Mountain Christmas is open and we highly recommend you add this to your bucket list of holiday family traditions! Georgia’s most visited attraction is the biggest place in Atlanta to experience both the joy of Christmas and tons of fresh snow. New Christmas parade, all new Dare Devil Plunge debuted Nov. 16 Stone Mountain…
2019 Christmas Tree Lightings Around and About Alpharetta
This time of year is full of annual Holiday traditions including tree lightings, Santa sightings, shopping and so much more! AlpharettaMoms has your list of local tree lightings which include fun family festivities! Happy Holidays! Johns Creek Christmas Tree and Dreidel Lighting Thursday, December 5 The jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus, makes an early…
A Blissful Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving will be here before we know it, so AMO thought we would put together some tips so that you are looking forward to Thanksgiving rather than possibly dreading it. Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks, cook great food and spend precious time with either family and/or friends. Feelings of anxiety and stress might…
2019 Fall Festivals and Arts/Craft Fairs Around and About Alpharetta
Fall brings lots Festivals and Arts/Craft shows to Alpharettta and surrounding cities! Take the family out for activities, food, entertainment and to check out local business’ goodies! RUMC Christmas Gift & Craft Show Dec 5, 6 & 7 Roswell United Methodist Church Thurs Dec 5 6-8pm Fri Dec 6 9:30 a.m -6pm Sat Dec 7…
